Pinellas County Florida Fishing Lakes

Lake Tarpon 

Nearest Town:  Tarpon Springs, Florida

Lake Size:  2,536 Acres

Fishing Species:  Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Black Crappie, Blue Tilapia, Catfish, Sunfish

Lake Access:  The two primary public access points are:

A.L. Anderson Park - at 39699 U.S. Highway 19 North in Tarpon Springs.

John Chesnut, Sr. Park - at 2200 East Lake Rd. in Palm Harbor

Lake Notes:  Lake Tarpon is regarded as one of the top sport fishing lakes in Florida.

Lake Tarpon Map

Lake Seminole

Nearest Town:  Seminole, Florida

Lake Size:  702 Acres

Fishing Species:  Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Black Crappie

Lake Access:  At Lake Seminole Park off Park Blvd.

Lake Seminole Map

Tampa Bay

Public Boat Access:

Fort DeSoto Park - 3500 Pinellas Bayway S. in Tierra Verde

Philippe Park - 2525 Philippe Pkwy. in Safety Harbor

Tampa Bay is a large natural harbor along the Gulf of Mexico on the western coast of Florida, made up of Old Tampa Bay, Hillsborough Bay, McKay Bay, and New Tampa Bay. It is bounded by Manatee County on the south, Pinellas County on the west, and Hillsborough County on the east. Three prominent cities are located along the shores of the bay, Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater. The Sunshine Skyway Bridge crosses the mouth of Tampa Bay.  Popular fishing species include:  Tarpon, Snook, Trout, Redfish, and Kingfish.

Tampa Bay Map

Clearwater